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November 08, 2009

Red Cross helps Surfside Beach fire victims

The local American Red Cross has provided assistance to a family of three who lost their home to fire late Saturday.

Four more cats being tested for rabies along Pennyroyal Road

Officials with Georgetown County Environmental Services said they borrowed traps from the St. Frances Animal Center and captured several animals Wednesday that might have been exposed to the potentially fatal disease.

Jury selection to start Monday in Stanko trial

Convicted killer Stephen Stanko will face an Horry County jury this week on charges he fatally shot a 74-year-old Conway man during a deadly rampage that sparked a nationwide manhunt and earned him a death sentence.

Pedestrian hit by SUV on 17 dies from his injuries

Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard said Fernando Mendoza Garcia, 24, from Mexico, died of multiple trauma a New Hanover Regional Medical Center on Friday at 9:00 a.m.

November 07, 2009

Thousands come out for Wheel of Fortune auditions in Myrtle Beach

The hit television game show Wheel of Fortune, aired during the week on WBTW, is holding auditions in Myrtle Beach this weekend and thousands of people came out to the Coastal Grand Mall on Saturday to tryout.

Wreath auction benefits downtown art and entertainment in Conway

A holiday wreath silent auction is being held in Conway this weekend.

Swampfest a big hit with children in Horry County

Swampfest, an annual festival in Horry County, helps children learn about swamps.

Veterans gather and celebrate in Conway

Veterans and their families and friends celebrated Veterans Day a in Conway.

Atlantic Beach election protests meeting postponed

A public hearing concerning protests of the Atlantic Beach town council elections scheduled for Saturday was postponed until Wednesday.

November 06, 2009

Local veterans react to Fort Hood tragedy

Horry County Schools announce school Teachers of the Year winners

Horry County school teacher nominees for Teacher of the Year for the county were announced Friday.

Cats in Georgetown County test negative for rabies. Others remain in quarantine

Four cats that were tested for rabies on Pennyroyal Road did not have the disease, according to officials with Georgetown County environmental services

North Myrtle Beach company takes over Premier Resort’s property

A new management company has taken over properties at Barefoot Resort and saved a wedding day for a couple left without a venue after Premier Resorts pulled out abruptly last month.

Local school shows appreciation for veterans

A school pageant complete with songs, JROTC honor guards, and patriotic pride greeted a handful of local veterans in the Border Belt on a beautiful Friday morning.

2 fishermen rescued 20 miles off SC coast

Two fishermen have been rescued after they were found clinging to a life raft 20 miles off the South Carolina coast.

Atlantic Beach decision pending on Rizzo

Atlantic Beach Town Manager William Booker said he has met with suspended Police Chief Randy Rizzo but made no decision about his future with the town’s police department.

November 05, 2009

Three Myrtle Beach City Council candidates prepare for run-off

In Myrtle Beach the three men vying for the two open council seats aren’t just sitting around. All three candidates said that they have been busier than ever with trying to prepare for the run-off that is less than two weeks away.

Three scams circulating in North Myrtle Beach

The City of North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety issued a warning today about a rash of fraud and scams in the North Myrtle Beach area. Officials said residents and visitors should be aware of three different types of scams.

Death row inmate ruled competent for 2nd trial

A man on South Carolina’s death row for killing his girlfriend has been ruled competent to stand trial in a second death penalty case.

Santee Cooper releases offshore wind turbine simulation photos

People on the South Carolina shoreline could see an offshore wind farm eight miles or more out in the Atlantic

PEZ-Lovers try to break record in Myrtle Beach

The “PEZ in the Sun” convention is being held at the Springmaid Beach Resort Nov. 5-7. It started at 10:00 a.m. Thursday.

Four more cats from Georgetown County being tested for rabies

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is testing four more cats that were taken from an area on Pennyroyal Road.

Challenged Atlantic Beach ballots validated at Thursday’s meeting

A public hearing was held in Atlantic Beach to validate the challenged ballots cast on Tuesday. Now, the Atlantic Beach results have been certified and the final counts are in.

Some parents for, some against H1N1 vaccinations at schools

Georgetown County school officials are seeing mixed results as vaccinations are given at elementary schools this week.

Horry County 911 selected as best in SC

Horry County 911 was selected as the 2009 South Carolina “Communications Center of the Year” at the SC APCO/NENA Conference (Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials-International/National Emergency Number Association).

SCDOT holds public meeting on Glenns Bay road widening project

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is hosting a public hearing Thursday on the Glenns Bay Road widening and interchange project. According to a press release from SCDOT, the hearing is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. James High School Cafeteria, 10800 Highway 707, Murrells Inlet.